How to Fix YouTube Error 0 on Your Browser

When playing a YouTube video, you may encounter an error with the code ‘0’. This error usually appears right at the start, preventing the video from loading properly. The most common cause is the use of ad-blocking extensions, which interfere with YouTube’s ad system. Another frequent cause is a weak or unstable internet connection that fails to load the video in time.

Before trying the solutions below, check your internet connection and note that a quick restart of your system can also help if the error is temporary.

1. Remove Ad-Blocking Extensions

Ad-blocking or tracker-blocking extensions are the primary reason behind this error. In recent updates, YouTube now actively detects these tools and prevents videos from playing if they are installed. Simply disabling the extension will not work, as YouTube can still detect its presence. The only reliable solution is to remove the extension completely.

1. Open your browser’s extension settings.
2. Locate any ad-blocking or tracking-related extensions and click the three-dot menu beside them.
3. Select the Remove option and wait for the process to finish.
4. Restart your browser and open YouTube again to check if the error has been resolved.

2. Switch to Incognito/Private Mode

Using a private browsing window disables extensions and does not carry over your logged-in accounts or stored data. This creates a clean browsing session that often allows YouTube to work without triggering the error.

1. Press CTRL + SHIFT + N (for Incognito in Chrome/Edge) or CTRL + SHIFT + P (for Private window in Firefox).
2. Open YouTube in the private window and play a video to confirm if the error persists.

If these solutions do not fix the issue, the problem may be linked to browser misconfigurations. Several users have reported that switching browsers (for example, using Firefox instead of Chrome, or vice versa) resolved the error. However, if you prefer not to change browsers just for YouTube, the best option is to contact the official YouTube support team for further assistance.